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[u][b]Top 5 Ways to Pre-Optimize PS4 for Destiny! [/b][/u]
[b]1. Defrag your PS4! (Rebuild Database)[/b] - This is something everyone needs to do once a month! Do you suffer from laggy menus, slow messages, and invites that never send?? This is the solution!! All it does is spend 3 minutes cleaning your PS4s OS (operating system) so that corrupt/junk/temporary files are deleted and lost files are put in their places! No game data will be lost, and all downloads and settings stay the same. Its just like giving your PS4 a virtual shower, letting it clean off its sweat and dirt. Hey you should shower yourself too! (Hopefully more than once a month)
[u]For instructions either watch the vid or click this link and follow option 5 [/u] [url]https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5044/~/ps4%3A-safe-mode[/url] to read Sony Support's fancy techno-talk.
[b]2. Switch to Wired Connection![/b] - Let's face it, WiFi sucks. Unless you enjoy disconnections and lag, do yourself a favor and buy a really long Ethernet cord to plug your PS4 right into your router (or better yet directly into your modem!) Make sure to limit the number of devices using the internet, and turn off any programs/downloads that eat up bandwidth such as torrents, youtube, and Netflix.
[b]3. Ignored #2? Alright WiFi guy [/b]- At the very least make sure if you're intent on using WiFi that your router can handle gaming. And try to move as close as possible to the router! If your router is upstairs in your dads room and your PS4 is downstairs in the basement, its safe to assume you will have connection issues. Also keep in mind the more connected devices, the more lag you may get! So tell your sister to stop watching Netflix on the tablet!
[b]4. Buy Long Micro USB Cords![/b] - I bought a bunch of 10ft microusb cords cheap on eBay and they come in handy. One plugs my controller right into the PS4. Another plugs into a charger and refuels my wireless headset. And a third plugs into my cell phone, useful for checking the Destiny Companion App and Twitter, without worrying about my cell dying. The last thing you want is your controller dying on you in the middle of a raid! PLUG IT IN PLUG IT IN
[b]5. Keep It Cool[/b]! - Make sure your PS4 doesnt overheat! Place it down flat and in an open area thats well circulated. Meaning on a desk/tv stand without stuff cluttered on or around it! If you live in a hot area get some air conditioning! And dont rely on the PS4's internal fans to do all the work - get a cheap $10 portable fan and aim it at the PS4 to help blow away the hot air in the back. Your PS4 may get dusty from all the air intake so dont forget to clean it with a q tip, and maybe invest in a cheap portable HEPA Filter unit to make the air cleaner for both the system and your lungs!
[b]BONUS[/b] - An ideal connection is a NAT Type 2 OPEN (or MODERATE if youre lazy) NAT Type. You should have [u]at least[/u] 15 mbps download speed and 3.5 mbps upload speed with a Ping of 25 [u]or less[/u]. Check Speedtest.net on pc and also run an internet connection test on your PS4 in settings. If your connection is crap, FIX IT. Google it, check tech forums, call your internet service provider, complain to your mom, do whatever you gotta do to get it right. Hope this guide helped, Guardians.
[b]UPDATE[/b] - A lot of good suggestions and questions regarding NAT Type. NAT Type 1 means OPEN and your ps4 is directly connected to the modem. NAT Type 2 can mean 2 different things - OPEN connected to router, or MODERATE connected to router. [u]To ensure an OPEN NAT give your PS4 a Static IP and then edit your router settings and put the ps4's static IP in the DMZ.[/u][i] DMZ is preferred over port forwarding to ensure no mistakes, plus the PS4 has a built in firewall and PSN is a secure server so security is not an issue.[/i] Lastly, NAT Type 3 means STRICT and this will affect your gameplay. You can follow the same steps of Static ip and DMZ to fix it.[u] This link will show you how to set a static IP for your PS4[/u] - [url]http://portforward.com/networking/static-ip-ps4/[/url]. [u]To access your router - you must Google your model number[/u] because each one has different menus and instructions.
Also[u] don't forget to turn off UPnP![/u] Unless you are using a printer connected to the router, it is a useless resource hog and a major security risk! - http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/01/29/disable-a-protocol-called-upnp-on-your-router-now-to-avoid-a-serious-set-of-security-bugs/
[b]- [i]True Reclaimer [PS4 True_Reclaimer][/i][/b]
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Bump if you liked the guide!
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It's funny that you have this post today. With your other post top 10 reasons Destiny sucks cancel your preorders as well
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Edited by Pwnsports: 9/1/2014 2:51:12 PMNice I didn't know about the Ps4 defrag.
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unclear on ps4 defrag- I'm assuming option 5 "rebuild database" in safemode is the defrag option but I don't like to assume- clarification please-
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Nice list. Defragging my box as soon as I get home
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First post I've seen from you that made any sense or has any use, Good for you.
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If you don't have a long USB cable, but do have a wall plug next to where you play, plug in a wall charger and attach your micro USB to it. Simples. I'll deffo do the defrag though, that's a great shout.
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Excellent practical advice for any information system.
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I think your a fraud. Funny how you'll post something a month ago saying to everyone to cancel their pre orders and how destiny sucks but yet your on here a month later trying to help people clean their ps4's for the launch of destiny please do us all a favor and stop being two faced. Your clan sucks just like your mom on the corner that she works seven days a week.
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For those to do not have true Ethernet connections (wired, in the walls), Try over-powerline Ethernet. Not as fast as true Ethernet connections, but still faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi. If you go with one of these systems, the hubs have to be of the same brand, and they have to be connected directly to the wall socket. No adapters, extensions or surge protectors.
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Edited by The Mast3r C: 9/1/2014 4:36:03 PMTrue Reclaimer. Pardon me if I'm wrong but weren't you the person whining on thee forums contesting Destiny pre-orders?! You are either a troll, or a bipolar.
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15 mbps down at least? LOL My 4 mbps and 10 ping is better than 15 mbps 25 ping.
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i really want a wired connection but my router is on the opposite side of the house on the lower floor, (through a hall way, down stairs, through the kitchen, living room and then finally computer room) i'm not the WiFi guy i just don't have another option.
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What is the defrag witchcraft for ps4 of which you speak. You sir hold the light of the traveller.
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Why would you want a moderate NAT? I don't understand.
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Edited by Tevaull: 9/1/2014 11:21:08 PMI did some digging into rebuilding the database since that is the closest thing to a defraG in the Safe mode menu and I can't find any articles out there suggesting this. I am not suggesting the original poster is making things up but I would be cautious before moving forward with the defrag suggestion.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVcyeoXLG-A
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Edited by KitKatKiller: 9/1/2014 8:07:22 PMMostly good advice here. I don't think doing defrag once a month is too great an idea though. If your using defrag that much. Your probably shorting the life of your hard drive. I would only do defrag if their is noticeable problems. And if your noticing problems that need defraging often. You should probably start shopping for a replacement hard drive. Because the one you have mite be going bad.
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Edited by Vorpal Spork: 9/1/2014 8:17:20 PMYou can defrag a PS4?! O_o
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Jesus, for all the complaining you did about this game I'm surprised you are even still on these forums. Way to be a hypocrite and getting people amped for a product you were hating on.
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As someone who works for a major ISP, I have to thank you for #3
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This guy has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. None of these tips are helpful in any way.
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Edited by Moon Wizard: 9/1/2014 8:51:09 PMThis guy deleted all his actual critiques about destiny, now is just posting a bunch of stuff you get you pumped. People open your eyes! This guy is a phoney! What's even worse is he thinks we've forgotten what he said about the beta and how it will never be up to par with his standards. I'm not mad that you are lieing to all these people on the forums, but you can't even be honest with yourself. But I guess one can be blinded by their self righteous lies. I hope every time you load up destiny you feel a dark little empty spot in your stomach, because your forcing yourself to play a game you don't truly enjoy
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Edited by Keeyop: 9/1/2014 8:55:06 PMI think your information is seriously out of date, I use an ethernet cable for my PS4 but even upstairs on the PC and Mac in the bedroom, I still get speed of 124.77 down 10.37 up with a ping of 23ms (whilst using Netflix at the same time and browsing the tinterweb), never had a problem with dropped connection or lag. And the PS4 has a different file system to a PC so unnecessary defragging is well....unnecessary.
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#1 on this list made me instantly think you're -blam!-ing nuts lol